Get Your Garage Doors Ready For Fall!

Soon, the kids will head back to school, summer heat will slack off, and days will get a bit shorter. Fall brings busier times, all around. As we run from activity to activity, school to work and more, our Raleigh garage doors get a workout. During the summer, we don’t use our doors as much. In fact, we often go days without using them, especially when we are on vacation.
In preparing for busy fall days, it’s important to also prepare your Raleigh garage doors. Are they ready to endure the extra hustle and bustle?
Below, you’ll find a few common problems that can occur with our Raleigh garage doors, primarily in the fall. Be sure to contact a professional Raleigh garage door repair expert to take a look at more serious issues, but you can do a maintenance check, all on your own this summer, to make sure things are running smoothly and ready for fall!

 Get Your Raleigh Garage Doors Ready For Fall!

1. Schedule an Annual Tune Up and Service – Have a trained garage door technician perform a routine door service. This is an affordable way to ensure that your garage door is working properly. While performing the door service, your tech will be able to check your door and opener and give repair recommendations.
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• Tighten door – This takes care of any loose hardware which could result in poor door operation and eventual damage to the door and opener.
• Adjust track – To ensure that the door opens and closes smoothly.
• Adjust springs – To make sure that the spring is not wound too tight or hanging loose.
• Check condition of parts – This is where a technician will note worn or broken parts and recommend repairs.
• Inspect bottom rubber – To make sure the rubber seal on the bottom of your door is not torn or cracked
• Lubricate door – The technician will lubricate all moving door parts with a silicone-based spray lubricant to ensure that your door runs smoothly.

For more information on getting your Raleigh garage doors ready for fall, be sure to check back with us soon! Also be sure to contact Hanson Overhead of Raleigh to schedule your next maintenance appointment!